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  1. HopHead10

    Temp Controller Setup Johnson Controls A421

    Hi, I just purchased one of these controllers and have no idea how to set it up. I saw a video on youtube but the settings were for reefer trucking. The A421 unit comes with the probe already assembled so I don't think I have to do any re-wiring. Just wondering how to set it up for...
  2. HopHead10

    Question about Lagering processa

    Hi All! Brewed my first oktoberfest: I had it in a primary bucket for 12 days at 55 deg (I believe it was consistent temp, but did not use one of those Johnson Control Electronic Single Stage Temp control sensors). Now I have it at room temp for a diacetyl rest, still in the primary...
  3. HopHead10

    ISO: kegrator fridge that will hold 3 cornies

    Hi! My old fridge kicked the bucket. It was loud and took a lot of energy.... so now naturally i'm looking for something different. Hoping to get a fridge/kegerator that has a sleek design, easy to fit for homebrew setup with 3 cornies (I have a three tap perlick tower). Energy efficient...
  4. HopHead10

    Nearly 3 weeks at 10 psi, still no carb

    I have plenty of gas in the tank, valve is open and the CO2 is hooked up to the corny. After nearly 3 weeks in the keg, still very minimal carbonation. Any tips? I have the keg at around 40 deg F....
  5. HopHead10

    Question about yeast health (incl. pic)

    I made a starter a week ago and fermented 2 cups DME after the AMerican ale smak pak swelled at room temp for 3 hours on stir plate. I couldn't brew due to weather and other obligations so I put the starter in the fridge for a week with a stopper and ferm lock. Took the starter out today and it...
  6. HopHead10

    Off flavors

    Are there specific off flavors for kegged beers? Just about every batch I've kegged bas a "sweeter" taste to it unless the batch is loaded with hops masking it.
  7. HopHead10

    Why is my kegerator not dispensing beer???

    I let my batch I kegged cool over night in order to absorb co2. I have the regulator at 18 psi for a night and the co2 on the correct side. I pull the lever and nothing comes out!! I've never had this problem before. I swear since starting to keg a year ago I've had nothing but problems. Help...
  8. HopHead10

    Kegging and off flavors

    The last two beers I have legged have been a dunkel and a brown ale. Both have had a sweet off flavor that I have never tasted before. I just kegged the second batch a week ago at 14 psi so it is still relatively fresh. I fermented in primary with us 05 dry yeast for this batch. Have any of...
  9. HopHead10

    Ash Mild

    What is this ingredient???
  10. HopHead10

    What do you guys think of this???

    Thinking about purchasing a couple of these for my dad's restaurant to start putting into use. What do you guys think of this deal? http://m.hammacher.com/Product/Default.aspx?sku=12157&PID=1492714&source=cj
  11. HopHead10

    Primary fermentation bucket directly to keg?

    Hey guys, I have been fermenting an ESB in my primary bucket for 3+ weeks now. I am wondering if it is okay to just rack it into a keg, chill the keg for a night, and then carb with co2. Is there any risk to doing this? Thanks for all your help!
  12. HopHead10

    Chicago co2 refills - Sunday

    Hi all, I need to refill my CO 2 today (Sunday), as it is the only day I will be able to for another week. Anxious to get this Dunkel carbed. I live in Lincoln Square and am having trouble finding a place that can fill my tank. Driving 30 miles to the north burbs is not an option for me. Has...
  13. HopHead10

    Starter from all grain????

    Hi, I am trying to make a starter for tomorrow's brew day but forgot the extract. Currently mashing 3L of water and a few cups of 2-row, carapils at 150. How long do I need to steep this for in order to get enough fermentables for my 1056 packet??
  14. HopHead10

    ESB and Alt

    Hi fellow brewers ... wonder if you can give me some e-feedback: Recently brewed two different styles and both came out rather sweet and a tad bid "metallic" that I was expecting. These are 2 of my first 3 beers tapped in the kegerator. Wondering if you can tell me if that is how they should...
  15. HopHead10

    Low carb levels

    I have a 2 keg setup and I put my regulator at 14 psi. One beer pours perfectly and the other has minimal carbonation. Both kegs have been on 14 for ~ 4 weeks. One longer but had decent carb levels fairly quickly. What is the issue ? Any help appreciated, as always!
  16. HopHead10

    PSI Level Decreasing

    Hi, I had my kegs set at 14 PSI and checked a few hours and now the PSI is down to about 8-10. What did I do wrong? What is the issue? Any action needed? Thanks!
  17. HopHead10

    Stainless Hose Barb Fittings

    Can you purchase these at commercial supply stores like Home Depot, Ace, or Lowes? Don't want to drive to my LHBS 30 miles away...
  18. HopHead10

    Beer shooting out of regulator!

    Help! I tried to carb my 24 -hr refrigerated keg of IPA at 30 psi and when I turned on the co2 tank and the valve into the keg beer started shooting out of the regulator. A small hole above the psi-controlling screw. Beer ALL over the room : /. How do I fix this? Is the beer ruined? Thanks in...
  19. HopHead10

    Can someone tell me why i cant connect my kegs? Photos inside

    I can't get the beer line and co2 line to connect to these kegs. I thought I had ball lock fittings with converted ball lock kegs but I can't get both of these fittings on. Man setting up your first kegerator isn't as easy as I thought! Thanks in advance.... The locks: The fittings ( beer...
  20. HopHead10

    Help me convert this kegerator...

    Just purchased a nice used Avanti Bd6000 kegerator. Have no idea how to set this up to have 2 - 3 homebrew kegs with perlicks. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance ! :mug:
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